Buildings & Hours

Please see our COVID-19 updates for information on visitor access to library spaces and collections.
Stairwell and Elevator to Bass Library on the North Side of Cross Campus
Mail to Yale University - Bass Library c/o Kathy Krasney
130 Wall St.
New Haven, CT 06511-1918
203-432-1874

Access

A valid Yale ID with swipe access is required for entry after 6 pm. 

121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-2972

Access

The Beinecke Library welcomes researchers and the general public.

344 College Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-0854

Access

A valid Yale ID with activated swipe access is required for entry.

333 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-785-5354

Access

*Access to the 24/7 computing and study space is through the stairwell to the left of the main library entrance when the Medical Library is closed. A Yale or YNHH ID is required to gain entry. 

Please review updated access protocols before visiting the Cushing Center.

Marquand Chapel, Sterling Divinity Quadrangle
409 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-5274

Access

During the regular semester, the Divinity Library is open Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am - 10 pm; Friday - Saturday, 8:30 am - 5 pm; and Sunday, 2 - 10 pm.

190 York Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-2645

Access

Public Hours: During regular semesters, a valid Yale ID with activated swipe access is required for entry after 6pm Monday – Thursday and on Sundays, and after 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

All visitors must comply with Yale COVID-19 visitor policies

Photograph of the front of the LWL
154 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
860-677-2140

Access

The Lewis Walpole Library welcomes Yale-affiliated faculty, students, and staff and non-Yale researchers. The exhibition gallery is open to members of the public. All visitors must comply with the Yale COVID-19 visitor policies

 
127 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-1606

Access

The law library is open to the Yale community during posted hours. Access may be limited to the Law School Community at various times, including the reading and exam period, so please check the law library website for updates before visiting.

Kline Tower
219 Prospect Street
Kline Tower, Concourse Level
New Haven, CT 06520
203-432-3300

Access

A valid Yale ID with activated swipe access is required for entry to Kline Tower. All visitors must comply with Yale COVID-19 visitor policies

Sterling Memorial Library

Mail to Yale University - Sterling Memorial Library c/o Barry McMurtrey
130 Wall St.
New Haven, CT 06511-1918
203-432-1775

Access

A valid Yale ID with activated swipe access is required for entry after 6 pm. 

1080 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06520
203-432-2818

Access

Access to the Yale Center for British Art Study Room and/or to the Reference Library is by appointment while the building is closed for construction. All visitors must comply with Yale COVID-19 visitor policies